The Pleasant Local School District Open Enrollment for the 2012-2013 School Year will begin on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. Applications, available in the Administrative Office, 1107 Owens Road West, Marion, will be accepted until Monday, June 25, 2012.
Blood Drives Set for April in Marion Area
April 2, 2012 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month:
Ohio Forms Human Trafficking Task Force
April 2, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine praised last week's signing by Gov. John Kasich of an executive order creating the Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force to combat human trafficking in the state.
Ohio Sees Large Drop in Welfare Recipients
April 2, 2012 by
Welfare rolls have fallen 18 percent in the past year as Ohio’s economy improves and the state steps up efforts to enforce federal requirements that those receiving a monthly assistance check are working or training for a job.
Failing to meet job and work-training requirements is now the No.1 reason for welfare recipients leaving the rolls.
Marion Holding First Week of Yard Waste Pickups
April 1, 2012 by
The City of Marion kicks off its 2012 yard waste program this week. Due to continued budget cuts in 2012, the City says this year’s program will essentially follow a once per month collection pattern, although some additional support may be available during April and May.
Nearly 300 Named to MTC Dean’s List
March 30, 2012 by
Marion Technical College has named 293 full-time students to its Winter Term dean’s list. To qualify for the scholastic honor, a student must earn at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 academic average for the term and be enrolled at MTC as a full-time student.
Timothy Lutheran Holding Good Friday Day Camp
March 30, 2012 by
All area children, ages 4 through 6th grade, are invited to come to Good Friday Day Camp at Timothy Lutheran Church on Friday, April 6, 2012. The day will begin at 9:00am and last until 3:00pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided.
Houseworth Sought for Probation Violation
March 30, 2012 by
The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 30-year-old Shane Houseworth for a probation violation. He is a white male, 5'9" tall and 165 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. His last known address is 807 1/2 Oak Grove Avenue in Marion.
Former, Current County Recorders Honored by Republicans
March 30, 2012 by
The former and current Marion County Recorders were recently honored as Republican of the Month for January and February by the Central Committee of the Marion County Republican Party.
Mary Jo Osmun, recently retired Marion County Recorder for the past eight years was selected for January. February's selection is Karen Douglas, who last month was appointed to fill the vacancy when Osmun retired.
Easter Eggs-Travaganza for Marion Goodwill
March 29, 2012 by
Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 1:00 pm to 4:00pm, bluefusion entertainment, 1340 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Marion, is hosting an Easter Eggs-Travaganza as a community event with Marion Goodwill Industries. Families and kids of all ages are welcome to participate in all the activities planned for the event, including photographs with the Easter Bunny, crafts, and prizes.
